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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.21, 839.61 and 387.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.21, 839.61 and 387.46 is: 534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.21 : 839.61 = 387.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.21/839.61 = 387.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.21x = 839.61 × 387.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.21x = 325,315.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,315.61/608.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.87

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